Helping Hand For Small Business
South Burnett small businesses will be able to receive practical assistance and support through a new local Entrepreneurship Facilitator program funded by the Federal Government.
Linfox Buys Regional Freight Business
Aurizon has successfully completed the $7.3 million sale of its Queensland Intermodal business to international logistics company Linfox.
New Scams Target Taxpayers
The Australian Taxation Office is warning taxpayers to be alert for scammers who have been developing new ways to get taxpayers’ money and personal information.
New Owners For Hivesville Hotel
A life-long desire to run a country pub and a lucky Google search have seen a trio of women move up from the big smoke to take over running the Hivesville Hotel.
MP Slams ANZ Decision
Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has accused the ANZ Bank of “abandoning” 61 country towns by backing out of a deal with Australia Post.
Activist Map Angers Farmers
A website publishing the location of piggeries, feedlots, abattoirs – and family farms – has sparked outrage
Council Hosts Supplier Evening
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a “Local Buy Contract Supplier” evening for roadworks and civil construction contractors in Kingaroy next Wednesday.
$3000 Support Packages Available
Drought-affected farming families and employees in the South Burnett have been encouraged to access help through the Federal Government’s $30 million Drought Community Support Initiative.
Tourism Merger Possible?
Tourism promotion could face another shake-up following reports of discussions between Southern Queensland Country Tourism (SQCT), the privately run Tourism Darling Downs and the State Government.
Overseas Tourists Break Record
The number of international tourists visiting Southern Queensland Country has hit a record high in the past year, according to new Tourism Research Australia (TRA) data.
Ergon Invokes Dog Ban
Ergon Energy meter readers will no longer enter yards where dogs are not securely restrained as part of new safety measures to be introduced next week.
Dingoes Say Thank You!
The dingoes at the Durong Dingo Sanctuary are going to be enjoying a happier Christmas thanks to the generosity of Kingaroy shoppers.
Blade Delays Slow Wind Farm
Construction of the Coopers Gap Wind Farm could fall behind schedule if a better way to transport turbine blades isn’t found soon.
$1.9m Kickstarts Bunnings Construction
Hardware retailer Bunnings has invested more than $1.9 million to prepare the site for their new store near Rogers Drive in Kingaroy.
Bank Closed ‘As A Precaution’
Kingaroy’s Westpac Bank in Alford Street closed early on Friday after an incident involving the branch.
Teys Murgon Beefs Up Production
The Teys Australia cattle hide processing plant at Murgon plans to lift production by 20 per cent recent – and hire a dozen more staff – over the next two years.
Murgon Christmas Carnival Cancelled
Murgon’s popular Christmas Carnival – one of the town’s iconic annual events – will not be held this year.
Solar Farm Will Appeal Decision
A proposal to build a 130ha solar farm on a light grazing property 3km east of Kingaroy is not entirely dead.
Think Tank To Research Towns
The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) plans to launch an inquiry in 2019 into Mid-Sized Towns, ie. Australian towns with populations between 10,000 and 50,000.
Have A Very Cherry Christmas!
Christmas is cherry season, and representatives from the Brisbane Produce Market paid a visit to Kingaroy on Monday to remind shoppers the best cherries can be obtained right now at their local fruit shop.
